Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 October 2017
160. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide funding to upgrade the N24 through south County Tipperary to motorway status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43284/17]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for TII in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
